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Côte d'Or

The Côte d’Or literally means the “slope of gold” and to Burgundy collectors it is sacred ground. It is home to most fabled Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards in the world, as well as historic domaines that trace their traditions back hundreds of years. The 30-mile long ridge stretches from just south of Dijon on the north to a little past Santenay in the south. At its widest, the Côte d’Or is a mere 1.5 miles across and sometimes it is merely a few hundred yards across. During several geological periods shifting sea beds left calcium-rich shellfish deposits on the ridge, creating unique, rocky soils that have become excellent vineyards. The Côte d’Or is further divided into a north and south. The Côte de Nuits is more or less the northern half, and is most famous for its Pinot Noir, while the Côte d’Beaune is the southern half, and is especially noted for its Chardonnay.

1934 Reserve des Caves de la Reine Pedauque Chambolle-Musigny

Light capsule condition issue; 4 cm ullage; label condition issue; previously decanted

1934 Reserve des Caves de la Reine Pedauque Chambolle-Musigny

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; 4.5 cm ullage; label condition issue; previously decanted

1938 F. Chauveau Charmes-Chambertin

Capsule condition issue; heavy signs of past seepage; 5 cm ullage; label condition issue

1938 F. Chauveau Charmes-Chambertin

Capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; 5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1952 Comte de Vogue Musigny Vieilles Vignes

Capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; light signs of past seepage; 4 cm ullage; label condition issue

1955 J. Henry Remy Chambertin

Capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 4.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

1961 Domaine Grivelet Richebourg

Light capsule condition issue; heavily elevated cork; light label condition issue

1961 Domaine Grivelet Richebourg

Light capsule condition issue; elevated cork; light label condition issue

1966 Comte de Vogue Bonnes Mares

Light capsule condition issue; depressed cork; signs of past seepage; 4 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1969 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Richebourg

Light capsule condition issue; elevated cork; 3.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

BH  91   
CC  17.5   

1969 Comte de Vogue Bonnes Mares

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; 5 cm ullage; label condition issue

BH  92   

1969 Domaine Jacques Prieur Volnay-Santenots

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 6 cm ullage; label condition issue

1969 Domaine Jacques Prieur Volnay-Santenots

Light capsule condition issue; 3.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

1971 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti La Tache

Capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage; 5 cm ullage; label condition issue

MB  *****   
BH  96   
RP  90   

1971 Chandon de Briailles Pernand-Vergelesses Ile des Vergelesses

Light capsule condition issue; 5 cm ullage; label condition issue

1971 Remoissenet Pere & Fils Beaune-Greves

5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1971 Domaine De Courcel Pommard Grands Clos des Epenots

Capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 4.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

1971 Domaine Jean Gros Richebourg

Lightly depressed cork; 5.5 cm ullage

WA  93   

1971 Domaine Jean Gros Richebourg

Lightly depressed cork; 3.5 cm ullage

WA  93   

1971 Cosson Clos des Lambrays

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

1976 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Echezeaux

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; light signs of past seepage; 4 cm ullage; label condition issue

1976 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Grands-Echezeaux

Capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 4.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

CC  17   
MB  ****   

1976 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti La Tache

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 4.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

CC  19.5   
VN  92   
BH  92   

1976 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-St. Vivant

5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

BH  93   
CC  18   
JR  17.5   
MB  ****   

1976 Domaine Ponsot Clos de la Roche

Capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; 3 cm ullage; label condition issue

BH  90